THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Filkins #12

Pittsford

Hillsdale

N side Day Rd, 1/2 mile E of Jerome Rd, Pittsford

8

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Filkins #12 with enrollment of 20

Either 4th school or 5th

Adams

Hillsdale

1928

The new school which cost about $45,000 was dedicated. Even this school became crowded and Elementary Schools were built. 150 years in the Hills and Dales p. 39

Hergert #12f

Fayette

Hillsdale

N side of N Adams Rd, 1/4 mile W of Milnes Rd, Jonesville

N/A

Fractional. Hergert School, designated as District #12, was a fractional one-room schoolhouse located in Fayette Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan. According to the 1921-22 Hillsdale County Schools Directory, the school had a census of 16 students, a property valuation of $129,525, and operated for 9 months with Margaret Moses as the teacher, earning a salary of $75

Ferguson School

Allen

Hillsdale

1879-

Moved to 8651 W Chicago Rd

16

W

In 1879 a shop at Preston's Antique Gaslight Village. Still standing, but needs some TLC

Bradley #10

Camden

Hillsdale

-1945

N side of Sampson Rd, S/34, 1/4 mile N of Edon Rd

34

W

Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Bradley #10 with an enrollment of 28. In 1945 consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 361

Skuse #12

Jefferson

Hillsdale

by 1878-1941

N side of Skuse Rd, 1/4 mile E of Gilbert Rd, Pittsford

25

Fractional. Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Skuse #12 with an enrollment of 16 students

Silvernail #6f

Pittsford

Hillsdale

1865-

Hudson?

27

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as P & W Silvernail #6f with an enrollment of 32 students. Also listed in 150 Years in the Hills and Dales p. 286

Doud High School #4

Cambria

Hillsdale

1839-by 1945

Moses Willett gave a 99 year lease for land on this farm for a school. Willetts Settlement Corner

19

Log

Fractional. Established in 1839 near Willets Cemetery. 99 year lease by farmer. Willets School 18 ft x 29 ft. $190 of log construction. Miss Dorothy Gload was first teacher. She received $1.00 a week. In 1868 a brick school was built. It was a graded school by 78. In 1905 the Hillsdale County School Directory list Cambria High School with a faculty of three. During WWII it had 3 women teachers. During WWII Cambria annexed with Reading Schools. 150 years in Hills and Dales p. 84 v.2

Hagerman #6

Camden

Hillsdale

-by 1922

W side of Grant Rd opp W end of Alvord Rd, Montgomery

17

Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Hagerman #6 with an enrollment of 18. Voted to close school and pay tuition for students to attend other districts

Beebe #2

Fayette

Hillsdale

1890-after 1922

Hillsdale & Moore Rds, US-12 Preston's Gaslight Village is at 8651 W Chicago Rd Allen, MI is in S/16. Could not find any information on original location

16

W

Teacher and students having a group photo taken outside their wood school in 1916-1917. Traveling thru Hillsdale p. 101. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Beebe #2 with an enrollment of 26. After school closed it was a restored building at Preston's Gaslight Village

Viele #12f

Somerset

Hillsdale

NW corner of Jerome & Addison Rds, S/31

31

Doty #2

Ransom

Hillsdale

-1945

N side of Tamarack Rd, W of Lake Pleasant Rd, Osseo

19

Log

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Doty School #2 with enrollment of 36. In 1945 consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 361

Macedonia #9

Amboy

Hillsdale

-after 1922

W side of Gilbert Rd, 1/2 mile N of Territorial Rd, S/2

2

Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Macedonia #9 with an enrollment of 25 students. 150 Years of Hills and Dales v2 p. 96 Photo

Virginia #10

Wright

Hillsdale

Closed 1941

Waldron

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale School Directory as Virginia #10 with an enrollment of 21 students

Johnson #5

Scipio

Hillsdale

Concord & Sterling Rds, Jonesville

21

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Johnson #5 with 27 students. Moved to Jonesville and first used as an additional classroom for Jonesville School. It was purchased by the Grace Episcopal Church as their Parish Hall. 150 years of Hills and Dales v2 p. 324

East Maple Grove #6f

Woodbridge

Hillsdale

-1945

S side Camden opp S end at Clark Rd, Camden

25

Fractional. Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory As East Maple Grove #6f with 39 students. In 1945 consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 361

Adams #1

Cambria

Hillsdale

1859-1946

Mud Lake & Dewey Rds, S/22

22

W

Gone. Demolished by a tornado in 1965. c 24

Stimson #9f

Hillsdale

Hillsdale

W side Lake Wilson, 1/2 mile N of McHanis Rd, Hillsdale

20

Fractional. Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Stimson #9f with an enrollment of 19 students

North Adams 2nd School

Adams

Hillsdale

1838

Located approximately at the MacKenzie car lot

Log

School was held in the remodeled Congregational Church (They had bought the Wesleyan Church) 150 years in the Hills and Dales p. 39

Bump #13

Wheatland

Hillsdale

There in 1905

N/A

There were 8 one-room schools in Wheatland Township. In 1837 #1, #5 & #7f were log. Most of the log schools were eventually replaced by brick schools. 150 years in Hills and Dales v2 p. 339

Pink #4

Wright

Hillsdale

Camden Rd, 1/4 mile, E of Common Rd, Waldron

23

B/W

Brick structure torn-down in 1912 and replaced by a wooden structure. Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory is Pink #4 with 50 students enrolled. Converted into a residence

Ransom #1

Ransom

Hillsdale

W side of Bird Lake Rd, S of Ransom Rd, S/16

16

At first sent their 11 & 12th grade students to Frontier and paid tuition, but in 1912 they consolidated with each other. Photo in 1914. Hillsdale Pictorial History p. 59. Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Ransom #1 with an enrollment of 47 students and 2 faculty members

Osseo First School #2

Jefferson

Hillsdale

Log school. 1/2 mile E of Osseo Rd

24

Log

The first school in Osseo was log and stood about a 1/2 mile E of Osseo Rd. By 1879 there were 10 rural schools in Osseo

Curtis/Sunnyside #13

Wheatland

Hillsdale

There in 1905

Waldron Rd & E Bacon Rd. At intersection of S/28 & S/33

28 or 33

Also known as Sunnyside School. 2 photos of Curtis School on the corner of Wheatland & Addison Rds, Wheatland Township in 1900. Hillsdale Pictorial History p. 58

Little Brick #4

Jefferson

Hillsdale

Closed 1941

E side of Bird Lake Rd, Osseo

9

c 30. Teacher: Effie Black in 1901-1902. School Board: Wm. Keefer, Director: Webster Curtis, Moderator: Edward Berwick: Assessor. Before 1879, School #4 Little Brick, built in Osseo. 150 Years of Hills and Dales v.2 p. 230. Enrollment in 1921-1922 was 17 students

Mallery #8

Reading

Hillsdale

-after 1922

NE corner of Abbott & Card Rds, Reading

15

Photo of students from Mallery School. Traveling thru Hillsdale p. 91. Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Mallery #8 with 219 students. In 1947 surrounding rural schools consolidated with Reading which had a H.S.

Brodock #9

Woodbridge

Hillsdale

Closed 1941 or 1945

SW corner of Burt & Hillsdale Rds, Camden

22

Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Brodock #9 with 29 students. In 1945 consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 361

Rising #1

Reading

Hillsdale

SE corner of Edon & Quackenbush Rds, Reading

14

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Rising School #1 in Reading Township with an enrollment of 37 students. In 1947 the surrounding rural schools consolidated with Reading which had a High School

Reading High School #7

Reading

Hillsdale

by 1908-after 1918

A modern structure was built for a cost of $20,000 in 1908 at its current address of 301 Chestnut St

26

B

It appears that Reading also had a H.S. In 1913 they had a football team. There was also a band organized in 1908, but discontinued in 1918. Photos taken. Traveling thru Hillsdale. p. 46 photos. The H.S. burned-down in March of 1927. Photo on p. 318 & 320. 150 years of Hills & Dales v2 p. 63 Reading H.S. and 5 other Hillsdale Schools. p. 63 Hillsdale Pictorial History. Enrollment of 214 students in 1921

Carter #7

Hillsdale

Hillsdale

Hillsdale

1

Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Carter #7 with an enrollment of 26

Buckeye #1f

Amboy

Hillsdale

1857-

N side of Buckeye Rd, S/35 close to Tripp & Buckeye Rds. Waldron

35

Fractional. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School directory as Buckeye #1f with an enrollment of 22. 1 of the 9 still standing (1976) one-room schools in Amboy Township. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 71 v2. Now a residence

School

Reading

Hillsdale

E side of Long Lake Rd, l mile N of Crawford Rd, S/33

33D

In 1947, surrounding rural schools consolidated with Reading which had a High School

Union #8f (Ransom)

Ransom

Hillsdale

W side of Gilbert Rd, 1/2 mile N of Camden Rd, Pittsford

2

Fractional. Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Union #8f with an enrollment of 44 students

Brown #8f

Wheatland

Hillsdale

Lake Wilson Rd. Originally just off US-127

N/A

Students would work on fair exhibits and then be allowed a day off school to attend the fair. Hillsdale Fair p. 43

Dalles #

Wheatland

Hillsdale

Somerset & Adams Rds, S/2

2

Log/B

There were 8 one-room schools in Wheatland Township. In 1837 #1, #5 & #7f were log. Most of the log schools were eventually replaced by brick schools. 150 years in Hills and Dales v2 p. 339

Whitetown #8

Amboy

Hillsdale

It was located in the NW part of Amboy Township, on the boundary with Woodbridge Township. Sampson Rd, S side, 1/4 mile E of Carpenter Rd, S/5

9 or 5

Whitetown District #8 was also known as Austin. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Whitetown #8 with an enrollment of 65 students. 1 of the 9 still standing (1976) one-room schools in Amboy Township. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 71 v2

Kirby #6f

Adams

Hillsdale

1857 Map

On 1857 map shows a schoolhouse in Hamlet of Allen Township

10

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale School Directory as Kirby #6f with an enrollment of 36. Reading Lake students and teacher Ethel Greenshaw

Fowler #5

Wheatland

Hillsdale

Hoxie 1/4 mile S of Waldron Rd, S/15. On land George Blount gave to the school

15

Log/B

There were 8 one room schools in Wheatland Township. In 1837, #1, #5 & #7f were log. Most of the log schools were eventually replaced by brick schools. 150 years in Hills and Dales v2 p. 339. Old school may be residence

Buck #11 see J. L. Buck #11

Adams

Hillsdale

1869-1938

NE corner of Brown & North Adams Rds

04

B

To be built on the NE corner of the road on the Buck property, NE corner of Brown & North Adams Rds. Photo of Buck School in 1998 p. 282. 150 Years of Hills and Dales. p. 218. The new brick school was built by 1869. The old schoolhouse was sold to Isaac Barker for $9.00. The first male teacher was Thompson Wallace. 150 years in Hills and Dales v2. Photos. p. 40 Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale School Directory as Buck #11, Adams Township with an enrollment of 25

Oak Arbor #8

Litchfield

Hillsdale

Litchfield

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Oak Arbor #8 with an enrollment of 35 students

Todd Town #7

Litchfield

Hillsdale

1865-1948

Morris Todd and wife sold land for $100 to district #7 and the parcel of land on which the stone house now stands. Litchfield

32

Log/W/S

The first school was a log building. First teacher in log school was H. CX. Dresser. Later a red frame building was built. In 1863, the Stone School was built and used until 1948. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Todd Town #7 with an enrollment of 40 students. In 1945 district consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 Years of Hills and Dales v2 p. 361 and p. 275-276. The school building became a residence

Divine #3

Woodbridge

Hillsdale

By 1920-1941 or 1945

SW Carpenter & Dimmers Rds, S/7

7

W

Somerset Center #4

Somerset

Hillsdale

1882-after 1982

US-12 in town. S/10

10

B

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Somerset Center #4 with an enrollment of 78 students and two teachers. In operation in 1982. After school closed it was used by Grace Baptist Church

Montgomery H.S. #15

Camden

Hillsdale

before 1881-still 1922

Union (K-12) SW corner of Montgomery & Soules Rds in Walker Township

7

W/B

It was still standing in 1981 and at that time used as a factory. Also used as the Afton Community Center (formerly Old Township Hall) Traveling thru Hillsdale p. 33. Photo on p. ? 150 years of Hills and Dales there is a photo of the students with Marie Ewing, teacher, outside their brick school in 1920's. p. 98. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Montgomery #15 with an enrollment of 125 students and 7 faculty members. Also picture of Montgomery H.S. p. 98

Waldron #3

Wright

Hillsdale

114 E Center St, Waldron

Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Waldron #3 with an enrollment of 125 students and 6 faculty members

First School in Camden

Camden

Hillsdale

1832

Jonesville Inn Tavern. NW corner of Chicago & Water Sts, S/4

4

Log/W/B

In 1833 opened in a log structure known at the Bell House on Evans St. Benjamin Baxter, 17 years old, was the first teacher. The next year a log structure was built. One year later a wooden-frame school was built. In 1857 a two-story brick school was built. It became too small and in 1923 a larger three-story school was built at a cost of $40,000. It burned-down in April of 1923 and was replaced by the present (1976) H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 101

Banner #3f

Ransom

Hillsdale

E side of Gilbert Lake Rd, 1/4 mile N of Pleasant View Rd, Waldron

25

Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Banner #3f with 42 students enrolled

Swamp #3

Reading

Hillsdale

-1947

SW corner of Blair & Bankers Rds, Allen

7

Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Swamp School #3 in Reading Township with an enrollment of 27 students. In 1947 nearly all rural schools consolidated with Reading Schools as it had a High School

Taylor #3 or #6

Wheatland

Hillsdale

Corner of Somerset & Stewart Rds

36

There were 8 one-room schools in Wheatland Township. In 1837, #1, #5 & #7f were log. Most of the log schools were eventually replaced by brick schools. 150 years in the Hills and Dales v2 p. 339

Guy #6

Fayette

Hillsdale

1845-after 1922

8651 W Chicago Rd, Allen MI

16

Building at Preston's Antique Gaslight Village, not yet restored. (2005) Chicago Military & Stageline Rds between Jonesville & Allen Rds. Blacksmith Shop & House. Small Village with some one-room schools and other historical buildings. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Guy #6 with an enrollment of 20

Cramton #9

Ransom

Hillsdale

-1945

E side Crampton Rd, 1/2 mile N of Camden Rd, Osseo

20f

W

In 1912 there were about 20 students and 1 teacher Hazel F. Robison at the wooden-frame school with her students (photo) Traveling thru Hillsdale p. 61. Listed in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School Directory as Cramton #9 with 23 students. In 1945 consolidated with Camden Frontier Class C H.S. 150 years of Hills and Dales p. 361

Tamarack #7

Woodbridge

Hillsdale

-1945

SW corner of Woodbridge & Kercher Rds, Camden

28

Listed in 1921-1922 Hillsdale County School Directory as Tamarack #7 with enrollment of 39 students

North Adams 3rd School

Adams

Hillsdale

1862-

A new school was built at a cost of $6,000. p. 39. 150 years in the Hills and Dales v2. Photo of 3rd Ward School built in 1862. Located on the E side of West St between Bacon & Waldron Sts. Hillsdale Pictorial History p. 54. Now a residence

Boston (Demmon)

Portage

Houghton

1890's-1950's

Boston Location, near Demmon Rd

6

W

K-10. Basically for children of miners. Many rode a streetcar to school. Hancock Public Schools p. 12 & 31 (Streetcar photo p. 32)

Houghton High School

Houghton City

Houghton

1880's-1970's

Corner of Quincy & South Sts

3

Sandstone

This beautiful H.S. burned-down in 1921. Another school was built by 1923 in the same location, but it's entrance is on Houghton Ave (not South St) The Pewabic Street Community Gardens now sits at some of this location

Traprock Valley

Schoolcraft

Houghton

1914-1940

53510 M-26 Lake Linden

15

W

In 1923, there were 3 one-room schools operating in the rural Taprock region: One at Seivi, one at Old Colony, and the Traprock School (also known as the Lincoln School) After Traprock closed in 1940, Lake Linden used it for a variety of events. Then in 1959 it was abandoned. In 1979 he donated it to the Houghton County Historical Society. The school was moved to Lake Linden in 1983. Then restoration was completed by many people and organizations. By 1989 the schoolhouse was completely restored to its original condition. Donated to the Houghton County Historical Society in 1979. It was moved in 1983 and opened in 1989 when it became the Traprock Schoolhouse Museum. Also known as Lincoln School and Bootjack Farm School. Slate Spring 1997. Hancock Pub School (photo p. 24) and article p. 25

New Union High School

Hancock City

Houghton

1895/97-1922

Quincy St in front of Union H.S.

2

W

100 students, 8 department including 1 for music, Destroyed in fire July, 1922. Hancock Public Schools p. 3. Photo

Vanderplas/Bennett

Duncan

Houghton

1898-1923

9870 E Lake 13 Rd, Sidnaw

15

W

Residence. Built from lumber from 1st Bennett School about 1898-99

Lake Annie

Hancock

Houghton

1900's-1950's

Across from the Leppanen Farm

8

W

Had 8 grades and was across from the Leppanen Farm. Partial foundation is all that remains. Hancock Public Schools p. 12 & 15

Union School

Hancock City

Houghton

1869-1894

Hancock, Quincy & Elevation Sts

2

W

First graduates (2) in 1879. 1st principal hired in 1895. Hancock has had a principal continuously since that date. Hancock Public Schools p. 11 (photo p. 2)

Central High School

Hancock City

Houghton

by 1924-1996

Hancock, Quincy St

2

W

Built behind the 1895 school, after that school burned-down. Used as H.S. until 1996 and then when a new H.S. was built it was used as a Middle School. Hancock Public Schools p. 4

Freda

Stanton

Houghton

1902-1948

At the end of the line. 13 miles SW of Houghton

18

W

First school opened in 1902 and closed in 1948. The kids then went to the school in Redridge until 1973 and since then to Holman School in the Township. Until 1941 the High School went by train to Painesdale. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 197

McKinley

Houghton City

Houghton

1904-1930's

Moved to Houghton Co. Historical Museum. 53150 M-26, Lake Linden

3

W

School dismantled and moved to the Houghton County Historical Museum in Lake Linden. The park contains 7 buildings with an emphasis on the Copper connection to the area. Museum contains photographs and artifacts of the history and culture of the Copper Country. Open June thru September with free admission

Ripley

Hancock

Houghton

1908-1965

Below Quincy Mine & across the Portage River

1

B

This jewel of the past, was built in 1908 and closed in 1965. Ripley annexed to Hancock in 1958 following the annexation of Franklin Township No. 2. It is an attractive red sandstone, three-story structure that has been converted into apartments since 1992. Each apartment was formerly a classroom. Area children now go to Hancock Schools. History of Hancock Schools p. 12. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 200

Franklin Mine School

Franklin

Houghton

1880's-1958

Franklin Mine Location, Quincy Hill

4

B

Grades K-8. A two story brick school basically for children of miners. All schools in Franklin Township annexed to Hancock Schools in 1958. Hancock Public Schools p. 12 (photo p. 17)

Sidnaw

Duncan

Houghton

after 1889-1960's

Along M-28, 21 miles SW of L'Anse

5

W

Student: Carol J. (Ankey) Hogmire. Lumber Company School

Highway School

Quincy/Franklin

Houghton

1920's-1950's

Located N of Boston School

12

W

History of Hancock Schools p. 12

Hancock (1st School)

Hancock City

Houghton

1846-1869

Franklin St in West Hancock

2

W

The 1st school possibly burned-down when the town did in 1869. Hancock Public Schools p. 3

Salo

Hancock

Houghton

1899-1946

54351 N Salo Rd. Hancock between Mattson Rd & H-14 Lily Creek Rd

33

Log/AS

Jacob Puska in the late 1890's first built a log cabin for his family that would eventually number 14 children. The first school he was involved with to educate his children was a log cabin. The next school was the Salo School with K-8. The first teacher was Miss Wemberg from Calumet. That was an asphalt and shingle school used as a voting precinct. After the Hancock Canal School was destroyed by fire the students from the Coast Guard station attended Salo. Julia Huhta was the last teacher before Salo was closed. Salo School still stands and is used as a Community Hall. Hancock Public Schools p. 3, 12, 14, 15 (photo p. 15)

Onnela

Stanton

Houghton

1910-1942

14371 Coles Creek Rd, Atlantic Mine

22

W

Privately owned. Possibly used for storage

H. E. Southwell Memorial

Chassell

Houghton

1919-1992

42373 Hancock St, Chassell, MI 49916

15

W

In January 1917, Chassell lost 2 of its 3 school buildings to a fire. Charles and Mary Worcester, lumber barons donated the money to build a new Elementary School. It was named the H. E. Southwell Memorial School in honor of Mrs. Worcester's father. It closed in 1992 and has since been maintained by the Chassell Historical Organization. Building known as the Chassell Heritage Center. Chassell web site 2024

Dodgeville

Portage

Houghton

1895-by 1950

Next to City of Houghton

29

W

300 company homes were built about 24 ft x 20 ft and two-stories high. There were 13 saloons. There are now no schools in Dodgeville and area children have been going to Portage Houghton District Schools since before 1950

Pewabic

Portage

Houghton

1880's-1950's

Pewabic mine location

9

W

K-10. Basically for children of miners. Hancock Public Schools p. 12, 30, 31. Photo p. 30

Painesdale High School

Adams

Houghton

1909-current

Painesdale Village, Baltic Ave

35

W

Beginning in the 1930's students took a steam train to school that started at Freda and stopped at Beacon Hill, Redridge, Atlantic Mine and South Range until it reached Painesdale when it took the students back home. This H.S. had a gym and swimming pool. For a long time there were just two teachers. Hancock Public Schools p. 21-22. Photo p. 21. Two additions in 1934. Today the school is named after one of the two first teachers who worked 1909- 1951, Fred Jeffers

Central Elementary

Hancock City

Houghton

1893-1924

Adjacent to the High School

2

W

In 1924, the elementary students transferred to H.S. Central Elementary eventually was torn-down. Hancock Public Schools p. 4

Liminga

Stanton

Houghton

1911-1958

14010 Liminga Rd, Atlantic Mine (Houghton)

10

W

Stanton Township Hall

Paradise

Chassell

Houghton

1890-1950's

42989 Paradise Rd, Chassell. Corner of Paradise & Upper Massie Rds

22

W

Was built in a T shape. Lost in Michigan, v. 7

Hancock Canal

Hancock

Houghton

1900's-1939

Located near the Boston Creek area

23

W

Grades K-8. The Hancock Canal school was destroyed by fire and then the children attended the Salo school. History of Hancock Schools p. 12

Trimountain

Adams

Houghton

1902-by 1939

Now a bedroom community for Houghton. On M-26

28

W

By 1904 there were 154 company houses in town and 74 at the mill site. They also built a school for 400 students. There is no longer a school and the village is down to 66 homes. The original school burned-down in 1917 and was replaced with a K-8 school. The High School goes to Painesdale. Now all students go to schools in Painesdale and South Range since the mines shut down in the 1930's. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 201

Jacobsville

Torch Lake

Houghton

1887-1960's

27260 E Red Rock Rd, Jacobsville

24

W

Community Heritage Center

E.L. Wright School

Hancock City

Houghton

1910-1950's

Presently at 801 N Lincoln Dr. Hancock, MI 49930

2

B

Wright was a member of the school board. First was K-8 and later K-6. In 1993 it was renovated for office space. This historic building was recently converted to residential living in March of 2019. The school built in 1910 now has apartments that are 3 bed and 1 bath for $1,800 a month

Pike River

Pike River

Houghton

1847-1993

Original 1847 school located 1/2 mile N of where it stands now on the East-West Rd. U39487 Pike River Rd, Chassell. Corner of Paradise & Massie Rds

21

W

Original school opened in 1847 and was used until 1906. After closing owned by Potato farmer

Quincy

Quincy

Houghton

1913-1961

Located in a Park like setting in Frenchtown area

22

B

Grades K-8. Basically for children of miners. In 1927 it burned-down. Classes then held in the Quincy Hall until 1936 and after that time the mine company converted the old Bath house into a school and it was a two story brick building. That building still stands just across from the No. 2 shafthouse. All schools in Quincy Township annexed to the Hancock School system in 1961. Hancock Public Schools p. 12 (photo p. 20, 28)

Atlantic Mine

Stanton

Houghton

1910-1954

Bedroom community between Houghton & South Range

20

W

The High School closed in 1909. The Elementary School closed in 1954, but in 1932 it had as many as 300 grade schoolers. Since then area children have been going to school in Painesdale. In 1986 about half of the kids have switched to Stanton Township Consolidated School. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 192

Baltic

Adams

Houghton

1900-1934

Now a suburb of South Range

25

W

75 copper company homes by 1902. The Elementary School opened in 1900 and closed in 1934. High School students went to Painesdale on the school train from the depot in South Range. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 195

Sarazin

Torch Lake

Houghton

1890's-1950's

47452 Bootjack Rd

8

W

Now a residence

Rock City #2

Lake

Huron

-1948

5497 State Park Rd, Caseville, MI

B

CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Forest Bay #1

Rubicon

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Pinnebog #1f

Meade

Huron

-1955

3225 N Pinnebog Rd, Elkton, MI

W

Closed 54/55

Maxwell #7

Chandler

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 44/46

Winsor (5th School?)

Winsor

Huron

by 1880-1894

2nd frame school built next to the former German ME

W

Enrollment continued to grow so a frame school was built next to the former German M-E building, now a school Winsor consolidated to Pigeon School District by 1956

Carpenter #6

Dwight

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 55/56

Ingram #6f

Bloomfield

Huron

6

CD 32/33. Annexed 66/67. Fractional

McIntyre #4

Sheridan

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed 75/76

Kelly #2

Huron

1912

2

B

Dobson/Hagle #4

Lincoln

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed 53/54

#3f

Windsor

Huron

1880-1955

B

The original school was built in 1880 and burned-down in 1932. Another two-room school was built to replace it. That school closed in 1955 and was converted into a residence

Farver #3

Chandler

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 44/46

Peyok (Book says HURON #1f)

Lincoln

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed in 1963/64. Fractional. MORSA

Bingham #1

Bingham had 5-6 schoolhouses

Huron

1864

Bingham School #1, 2nd building W side of Jurgess Rd, 1/2 mile S of Purdy Rd in S/11

10-11

Log/W